fave of 08::me+the boys

Blog, Inspiration, Real Weddings

If you’d like to do something to make your wedding fun+exciting, I suggest you consider live music! I can’t remember the last time I attended a wedding (as a guest) with live music, but it’s always a hit at weddings I’ve coordinated! My...

fave of 08::bring on the color!

Blog, Inspiration, Real Weddings

Kelly was an incredibly fun bride to work with! She’s a spunky gal, so it was a no-brainer that we could pull off something a little different with her wedding! Kelly chose a deep fall color palette for her September 27th wedding, using dark reds, oranges,...

etsy love birds

Blog, Inspiration, Uncategorized

I love etsy, but I don’t visit nearly enough (or buy enough!). But, I was looking through this morning and saw these darling “love birds” made from rescued wood by Dolan Geiman in Chicago. Absolutely adorable! If you’re not hooked on etsy yet,...

fave of 08::double duty broach

Blog, Inspiration

When Claire was given her grandmother’s broach last minute, she found the perfect place for the “something old” on her bouquet handle. Then later, in lieu of the orchids we had planned on putting in her hair to replace her veil, we opted to make use...

a lovely + practical bridesmaid gift

Blog, Inspiration

(photo by Amy Carroll) If you’re looking for a beautiful gift for your bridesmaids—not to mention a lovely accessory for pictures—consider getting your girls a pashmina wrap (also called a stole). This can also offer a great option to ‘maids...

finding inspiration

Blog, Inspiration, Planning Tips

(photo by Jessica Claire) When you’re flipping through the endless bridal magazines out there, it’s easy to get sucked into all of the glossy pics and think your wedding has to be a mirror image.  To make your wedding beatutiful and unique, keep a few...